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Living in St Briavels: Liveability Score 48/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

St Briavels comes out at 48/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Measured against other towns, broadband stands out most: 92/100 where the typical UK town scores 60/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is schools: 8/100 versus a median of 23/100.

St Briavels places 4th of 8 in the GL15 postcode district. On broadband specifically, St Briavels sits 51 points above the GL15 district figure of 41/100. Safety (91) sits at 80/100 or above. For the surrounding area, see GL15 postcode district.

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St Briavels scores 48 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
54.1 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 13 crimes
↓ 22% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 4 crimes
↑ 18% above national average
Vehicle crime 3 crimes
↑ 25% above national average
Drugs 2 crimes
↑ 21% above national average
Burglary 2 crimes
↑ 14% above national average
other 3 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Highbury Road 4 crimes
  2. 2 French Lane 3 crimes
  3. 3 Smithville Close 3 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
69
Air Quality NO₂ 3.574 · PM2.5 5.333 · PM10 8.345 µg/m³
80
Green Space 44
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
8
1 school in area · 2 within 4km
1Good
  • St Briavels Parochial Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
20
A&E departmentsLydney & District Hospital4 mi
Southmead Hospital16.5 mi
St Michael's Hospital19 mi
Hospital waitsGloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust3.9 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks74.5%
A&E seen within 4 hrs64.6%
1 GP surgery in area best 'Good'
GP capacity1,458 patients per GP
0dentists0pharmacies

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
92
Full fibre (FTTP)79.2%
available across Forest of Dean
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
98.5%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
98.5%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98.8%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 26 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
77
Employment rate54.4%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed54.4%Unemployed2.1%Retired32%Student2.9%Other inactive8.6%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial46.9%Skilled & technical36.2%Routine & elementary16.9%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications12.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.4%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.1%Level 3 (A levels)14.9%Level 4+ (degree & above)44.7%Apprenticeship5%Other (incl. vocational)2.3%
Home ownership81.6%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
50
Council tax Forest of Dean · 2026-27
A £1,629
B £1,900
C £2,172
D £2,443
E £2,986
F £3,529
G £4,072
H £4,886
Energy South West England region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water Severn Trent Water
Average bill regional £424/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
26
Lydney 4.9 mi
Chepstow 6.9 mi
Caldicot 11.8 mi
J2 M48 8.2 mi
J2 M48 8.3 mi
J1 M48 9.3 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
8
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in St Briavels in the last 12 months, which isn't enough for a reliable median. Smaller villages often fall below this in any given year. Figures come from HM Land Registry Price Paid data and are updated monthly, so this may fill in later.

Nearby places

Llandogo 36 2.1 mi away ⇄
Clearwell 45 2.3 mi away ⇄
The Narth 37 2.6 mi away ⇄
Sling 50 2.6 mi away ⇄
Bream 40 2.9 mi away ⇄
Tintern 40 3.1 mi away ⇄
Woolaston 45 3.2 mi away ⇄
Catbrook 42 3.2 mi away ⇄
Milkwall 52 3.3 mi away ⇄
Alvington 48 3.4 mi away ⇄
Lower Redbrook 45 3.8 mi away ⇄
Aylburton 49 3.8 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is St Briavels a nice place to live?

St Briavels has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for St Briavels is 48/100, placing it among a below-average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is St Briavels?

St Briavels is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 4,336 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in St Briavels?

Among the top-rated schools in St Briavels is St Briavels Parochial Church of England Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in St Briavels in total.

St Briavels in context

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Postcode districts in St Briavels

GL15 49 ⇄

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